If you want polished invitations without a confusing coin system, choose JustInvite. Paperless Post is known for beautiful, design-forward digital invitations that feel like real stationery, but its coin-based pricing can get expensive fast, especially for larger guest lists. JustInvite delivers a polished invitation experience with strong RSVP tracking — free on our current plan.
Quick comparison
Feature
JustInvite
Paperless Post
Pricing model
None
Coin system
Guest account required
No
No
Template library
Minimal
Hundreds
Adults + kids tracking
Yes
No
Automated reminders
Yes
Yes
Where Paperless Post falls short
The coin system is genuinely confusing. Coins range from $0.14 to $0.48 each (as of April 2026) depending on how many you buy in bulk. Each invitation design costs a different number of coins — some cost 2, others cost 8. You do not know the total cost until you have chosen a design, added your guest list, and reached checkout. A 75-guest wedding invitation with a premium design can cost over $150.
Paperless Post also does not track adults and kids separately (as of April 2026). For family events where you need to order kids meals or arrange high chairs, you are left counting manually.
Dietary restriction collection is not part of the RSVP flow. If you need to know about allergies or food preferences, you have to handle that separately.
Where JustInvite shines
There is no pricing to figure out because everything is free. No coins, no credits, no per-guest charges. You can invite 10 guests or 500 guests and the cost is the same: zero.
JustInvite collects adult counts, kid counts, and dietary restrictions as part of the RSVP flow. Your dashboard breaks down every number you need for catering, seating, and planning.
You also get QR code sharing for printed invitations and posters, dark mode for guests who prefer it, and a premium envelope animation that rivals the Paperless Post experience.
When to use Paperless Post instead
Paperless Post is genuinely excellent at design. Their template library is curated by professional designers and includes collaborations with brands like Kate Spade, Rifle Paper Co., and Oscar de la Renta. If the visual design of your invitation is the most important factor — especially for weddings or formal corporate events — Paperless Post offers a level of design variety that JustInvite does not match.
Paperless Post also offers physical invitations (actual printed cards) alongside digital ones. If you want to send both digital and physical invitations from the same platform, that is a unique feature JustInvite does not offer.
How to switch to JustInvite
1. Create a free account at justinvite.app — no coins to buy, no payment info needed.
2. Set up your event with date, time, location, and an optional custom image.
3. Share your RSVP link via text, email, WhatsApp, or print the QR code.
4. Track responses in real time — adults, kids, dietary needs, and more.